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1978 Fj 40 on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:22000 Color: Blue
Location:

Crested Butte, Colorado, United States

Crested Butte, Colorado, United States
Body Type:rusty
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:rebuilt fj engine
VIN: fj40297413 Year: 1978
Exterior Color: Blue
Make: Toyota
Model: Land Cruiser
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: 4 speed
Trim: none
Mileage: 22,000
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for sale is an original 1978 FJ40.  The mileage is either 22,000 or 122,000.  Our best guess is 22,000, as it belonged (yes, I swear) to a little old man that bought it and had it stored in his barn....his son moved it outside when the older fellow passed, at which time another fellow bought it and sold it to me.  So it had sat for years.


I purchased it and had Classic Cruisers in Salida, Co go completely thru it.  It has a new windshield, they put seats in from another rig, and a rebuilt fj motor, new carb and clutch.  It's been completely gone thru, and those boys are well versed, thorough, and honest as the day is long.  As Merl told me, "you can drive that to Alaska now!".

The body, well, she's a beauty as you can see from the pics..that is why the price is not $35,000.  Most of the rust is superficial, there is one minor dent in the hood, and some of the rust goes thru.  She has been running great, and starting in -25 weather without a problem.

So..if you want a driver, she is that.  If you want a project, she can be that.  She is fun to drive, and gets a great deal of attention.  Enough to embarrass my 6 year old.

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